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President ObamaObama Administration: Disclosure of Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals


Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Joseph Aldy, special assistant to President Obama for matters related to energy and the environment says that there is not enough evidence to say if hydraulic fracturing fluids are damaging the environment , however, releasing the composition of the fluids would avoid regulation that might require it. More on the Reuters website.


Fayetteville ShaleJobs in the Fayetteville Shale Gas Play


Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Governor Mike Beebe points to the Fayetteville Shale Play and wind energy projects as bright spots in the Arkansas job climate. More in an article on BusinessWeek.com.


“Making a Case” for Natural Gas


Thursday, March 11th, 2010

An article in the Houston Chronicle explains how the natural gas industry must now “make a case” because many lawmakers have a strong preference for renewable energy sources and those which are perceived to be more environmentally friendly.


The Cheap Natural Gas Environment


Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Daniel Fisher, a senior editor at Forbes has a blog post titled: “A New World of Cheap Gas“. In the post he explores the impact of new gas production on contract rates, natural gas uses, the impact on renewable energy technology, government policy and more.


The “Natural Gas Act” Promotes Use as a Transportation Fuel


Saturday, February 27th, 2010

The Houston Chronicle reports on the “Natural Gas Act” – legislation that could expand the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel by providing tax incentives for natural gas vehicles and refueling stations. Versions of the bill are in the House and Senate.


More Inspectors and Higher Fees in Pennsylvania


Saturday, February 27th, 2010

An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources is going to increase the number of inspectors assigned to oversee natural gas drilling by 50%. Fees paid by companies who want to drill in the state will also be will also be significantly increased.


Home Rule and Natural Gas Drilling


Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Calvin Tillman, the Mayor of Dish, Texas gave a two hour presentation on how to prevent the harmful effects of natural gas drilling at the Elmira Heights Theater in Elmira Heights, New York. He encouraged local officials to “take control” of what happens in their jurisdiction. More at The Online Leader.


Property Owner’s Rights in New York


Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Most of the publicity about natural gas drilling in New York has focused on environmental concerns and limiting resource development. A recent assembly of people in Binghamton focused on the rights of property owners to benefit from their resource. More in an article on Reuters.com.


LNG and Horizontal Fracking are Monumental Energy Shifts


Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

In an article on the Journal of American Enterprise Institute website, Max Schultz, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute argues that new methods for producing natural gas (horizontal fracking) and new methods to distribute the gas (LNG) are going to transform the use of energy worldwide.


Severance Tax on Pennsylvania Natural Gas


Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is looking to the Marcellus Shale for revenues and lawmakers are considering a severance tax on natural gas. The gas companies say that a tax would slow development of the resource. More in an article on the Reuters website.


Safe and Environmentally Responsible Natural Gas Production


Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The Houston Chronicle website reports on comments made by oil and gas company leaders at a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. The comments were consistent… Natural gas can be produced in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.


Pennsylvania Legislators: Step on the Gas or the Brake?


Friday, February 5th, 2010

Some legislators in Harrisburg are trying to raise more revenue from the Marcellus Shale while others are trying to put on the brakes to reduce environmental impacts. More in an article at Philly.com.


Natural Gas and Oil in North Carolina


Monday, January 25th, 2010

The North Carolina Geological Survey has published Information Circular 36: Natural Gas and Oil in North Carolina. “This report provides an overview of natural gas and oil potential in North Carolina, how natural gas and oil forms, recent interest in both onshore and off-shore resources, and a summary of the current permit requirements and regulations.” Quoted from the report.


New Oil and Gas Severance Tax


Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Democrats in the California Assembly’s Revenue and Taxation Committee passed a bill by a party-line vote that will impose a new severance tax on oil and natural gas producers in that state.  More at the Sacramento Bee website.


Strict Drilling Regulations in New York


Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Some people believe that the state of New York is implementing regulatory standards for natural gas drilling that are strict enough to significantly reduce or delay the development of the Marcellus Shale in that state.  More at the Oil and Gas Journal website.

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